In the immortal words of renowned philosopher Nelly, "It's gettin' hot in herre so
take" these lessons to beat the summer heat, or at least use it well.

Myths and Tips on Keeping Your Cool This Summerby Science Friday

Think caffeine dehydrates you? Or that you can't get too much water on a hot day? Douglas Casa, of the Korey Stringer Institute, sets the record straight.

Swim Like an Olympianby Pro Tips4U

Race through the water with world-class swimmers Mallory Weggemann and Rebecca Soni. Learn swim kicking, timing, and turning.

Surfing 101by Canggu Surf School

Surfs up, dude! This course runs through all an amateur surfer needs to know about beginning surfing: starting with the parts of a surfboard, surf break and tides, surfing position, and how to paddle. Learn how to catch and surf your first wave!

Beginner Triathlon Training Courseby Trainer Davey + TwoTri Jess

Go from start line to victory in twelve short weeks with this sprint triathlon training course! You're gonna rock race day!

Water Polo Tipsby Shaquatics

Discover swimming techniques essential for playing water polo. Learn how defense and pressure work, basic game rules, and how to identify referee calls. Who knows? Your love for water polo could bring you all the way to the Olympics!

I do like me a good word puzzle. As part of the scavenger hunt that we ran a few weeks ago, I created this word puzzle because, apparently, I like torturing people. But I'm sure you guys can figure it out.

What letter(s) (the same set) can be added to the front of these words to make new words?

_DIE

_RAY

What letter(s) (the same set) can be added to the end of these words to make new words?

The summer "Game" continues! If you didn't catch last week's teaser, I told you that we put on a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt for the company a few weeks ago and I'm pulling out some of the clues for Thai's Teaser. Am I lazy? Definitely, but in this case, it means you get to see some of the cool stuff we did!

Our creative director Ron created another rebus that solves to a famous artist. Who is it?

If you're here in the US, Happy Independence Day! If you're not, we apologize for filling our inbox with so much red, white and blue. Even if you skip all the patriotic stuff, the smoked sausage lesson looks delicious!

DIY 4th of July Cake Decorationby The Little Delights in Life

Decorate your cake like a true American! This simple fondant and frosting tutorial shows you how to decorate an explosive Fourth of July cake.

How to Make Fireworks Twinkle Lightsby Craft Klatch

Light up your garden and your 4th of July party! Learn to take a string of twinkle lights and add firework settings made from old plastic bottles.

Making 4th of July Polymer Clay Cupcakesby Starshye

Celebrate the 4th of July in style with an independence day-inspired charm. Learn how to make a polymer clay cupcake with the colors of the American flag!

Smoked Jerk Sausage Recipeby Greedy Girl Cooks

Only homemade sausage is 100% meat with no fillers, additives, or preservatives. This Fourth of July, serve sausage from scratch, smoked to perfection!

DIY Duct Tape Fireworks Hair Clipsby Duct Tape Stuff

You can be frugal AND fashionable -- as long as you have duct tape! In this DIY lesson, learn make a fireworks-esque hair accessory, perfect for 4th of July.

How to Crochet a Patriotic Circle Motifby Crochet Ever After

In this lesson, learn how to crochet a round red, white, and blue motif that you can string up as a bunting or use as festive coasters for a picnic BBQ.

So every summer, a few of us put together a puzzle-filled scavenger hunt for the rest of the company, traditionally called "The Game." If you've seen that episode of The Big Bang Theory where Raj puts on a hunt for his friends, it's just like that. Puzzles lead to locations, which lead to more puzzles, which lead to more locations, etc.

Our one day of team torture happened a couple weeks ago, and I'm happy to report that everyone survived! So today I'm bringing you a clue from that Game. Ready?

Our creative director Ron created this rebus that solves to a famous artist. Who is it?

Curious.com is in the Bay Area, so we were devastated when the Warriors lost. But we're going to keep our chins up and come back stronger next year! So, if you're a two-time MVP (Hi, Steph!) or just want to play like one, here are some lessons to get revenge ready.

The secret to a perfect basketball team is databy Marketplace

You don't come across a Steph Curry every day, but teams are trying to make their own. Reported by Kai Ryssdal.

Basketball Triple Threat Shot Fakeby Pro Tips4U

The triple threat position in basketball is powerful for offensive players! Watch and learn how to do it right from NBA pro swingman Paul George.

How to Run a Basketball Practiceby Pro Tips4U

Get tips from college head coach Matt Painter on how to run an early season basketball practice. Learn which skills to focus on, and how much time to spend!

Recognizing Patterns in Basketballby Shot Maker Academy

Basketball is a game that's all about patterns. Learn how to become a better player by supplementing your basketball training with pattern recognition drills.

Classic Mexican Salsa Recipeby Rebecca Brand Recipes

Will this help you with your game? No. But if you're feeling down because you let the other team make history by coming back from a 3-1 deficit to win on your home court in Game 7... well, you need a snack.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled recommendations with some lessons for that horrible-joke-teller in your life, your dad. Show you him you were worth the trouble by sharing these with him.

Onion Print Balloon Father's Day Cardby Animaplates

Learn how to make a Fathers Day card with onion printed balloons!

Travel Tips for Seeing the Worldby Kristen Sarah

Taking dad on a trip around the world is exciting, but there are lots of decisions to make before boarding the plane. Answer all your travel hacking questions in this collection of lessons kick off your trip!

Complete Guide to Camping for Beginnersby Tom McElroy

Is dad itching to explore the great outdoors on a camping adventure? Whether you're camping out of a car or hiking miles into the woods, preparation is key. In this course, learn everything you need before hitting the road!

Fixing Bad Golf Swing Habitsby Derek Hooper Golf

Struggling with bad golf habits? Luckily, this course can help you or dad bust bad swing techniques and improve your scores!

DIY Pallet Wood Coat Rackby A Frame Woodworking

Build this DIY coat rack and you'll always have a place to hang your coat and store your glovesa great project to do with your dad!

How to Brew Beer at Homeby James Reed

Share a homemade brew with dad this year! Learn tried and true methods for brewing, bottling, and kegging beer.

First, congratulations to the grads in your life! After a lot of hard work, you get to throw a funny square hat in the air, and then
you're pushed out into the cold, cold world. Don't worry; we got your back.

Finding Life Passionby Wolfgang Riebe

Live life with passion! In this course, get valuable guidance to help you identify what matters in life -- break free from social conditioning, and build healthy, supportive relationships with family, friends, and partners.

How to Write a Resumeby Candid Career

Do you need help writing a resume? In this lesson, hear expert advice on what to include and what to remove from a resume.

How to Be Charismaticby Vanessa Van Edwards

Charisma is a magnetic quality that makes others enjoy being around you, and it can be a very useful tool when trying to gain influence.

Top 20 Job Interview Questionsby Katie Weiser Coaching

Interviewing for a dream job? Preparation is key to your success. Learn how to use the STAR method to demonstrate your skills and experience.

How to Negotiate Salary & Benefitsby Go Show Do

New jobs arent strictly a take it or leave it affair. Learn how to negotiate for the job compensation you deserve in this lesson.

How to Recharge Your Mind, Body & Soulby Susan Paget - Life Coach

Feeling run down and burnt out? Discover how to recharge your mind, body, and soul to get back on track to looking good, feeling great, and going after your dreams!

Just two more and that's a year of brain teasers that bruised your brain, thrashed your thinker, numbed your noggin, or possibly frustrated you into throwing your computer into a particularly dirty trash can. It's not time to stop now! Forward, the Light Brigade!

Ready? I've divided the numbers from 0 to 9 into three buckets. Into which bucket does 10 go?

What? We missed Earth Day? Well, Earth Day was officially April 26, but we love our
home planet so much we think every day should be Earth Day.

Astronomy Facts About the Earthby Astronomic

The Earth is a truly unique member of the solar system, and in more ways than one. This lesson presents fascinating astronomical facts about our home planet.

Touring the Natural Wonders of Utahby Bob Duthie

Earth is unique and beautiful. In this travel course, get virtual tours and learn the histories of famous Utah natural treasures, including: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Lake Powell, and the Four Corners Monument.

Cute Earth Day Nail Artby Mad Jennsy Nail Art

In this lesson, learn how to create a marbling effect and paint a tiny, happy planet Earth for Earth Day.

Fundamentals of Geomorphologyby Darron Gedge

Ever wondered how sand dunes or waterfalls form? This course covers that and takes you around the globe to explain why Earths land forms are constantly changing and shifting.

Easy Geotagging for Digital Photos by Jeremy Smith Photography

Have you ever wanted to easily keep track of where all your digital photos were taken? In this lesson, learn how to geotag your photos with Adobe Lightroom!

I just came back from a school camping trip to gold rush territory here in California and I can tell you the gold rush spirit is alive and well in kids today. How long would you think they can spend elbow deep in dirty water panning for little flakes of gold? We may never know the answer because we had to drag them away.

But with the California Gold Rush of 1849 on the brain, here's your teaser for your Memorial Day weekend.

James came to California to find his fortune in the Gold Rush. His first stop after arriving was the supply store where he bought the tools he needed to strike it rich. He knew he needed a weights and a balance to weigh all the gold he was surely going to find. He wanted to measure any whole number of ounces from 1 ounce to at least 12 ounces, and he already brought with him a 1-oz and a 9-oz weight. What size weight or weights should he buy?

Some time ago, Memorial Day became the unofficial beginning of summer, then the unofficial weekend of picnics, then the official weekend of mattress sales. Here are some lessons to enjoy all of Memorial Day (without the mattresses)!

How to Sew an Insulated Bottle Bagby Mayra at So Sew Easy

Going on a picnic or giving a bottled gift? Protect that precious bottle and keep it cool in an insulated bottle bag thats quick and easy to sew.

How to Crochet a Patriotic Circle Motifby Crochet Ever After

Learn how to crochet a round red, white, and blue motif that you can string up as a bunting or use as festive coasters for a picnic BBQ.

Cheese Stuffed Monster Burgersby Arkansas Redneck

This burger recipe is juicy and delicious, packed with flavor from the hidden ingredients. Perfect for your next backyard cookout, picnic, or camping trip!

Couscous & Mango Summer Saladby Students Starving

This yummy refreshing salad is a meal in itself! In this lesson, combine couscous, mango, and chunks of fresh veggies to delight vegans and vegetarians!

DIY Paper Party Ballsby Parties for Pennies

Set a festive tone at a barbeque, outdoor picnic, or birthday party with these DIY paper party balls! This easy DIY craft project adds instant color.

So as summer is barreling down the calendar, some people might be concerned about getting into bathing suit shape. I, on the other hand, have nothing to worry about. I'm so far from bathing suit shape, why worry?

I will warn you that some of this story is true, some of it's not, and some of it is delirious, caffeine-induced pablum. Let's proceed:

So John came into the office the other day, baffled by his kids (something that happens quite often). One of his kids is a teenager and, like many teens these days, goes through the day with her nose buried in her phone.

"I was trying to talk to her," John said, "but she just wouldn't look up from her phone. Then she finally stopped and said 'Fine. I'll put away my phone if you tell me this: what's the next item in this sequence?'

444, 7, 44, 666, 66, ??

"I'm just trying to talk to her and this is what I get?" Can you help John out?

Wow! The response on the last puzzle was really incredible. It received tons of correct answers, which means that you are really that good at solving puzzles, or are really that into zoo animals. My money's on you being good at solving zoo animal puzzles, so we're going to try it again. Don't let me down!

Again, from the recent scavenger hunt I put on for our team, what creature is suggested by this clue?

Work hard, or hardly work? Trust me when I tell you that we work hard at Curious, bringing you the best educational content on the web. But all work and no play make Jack something, something, so we all recently took an afternoon to hit the zoo. As Curious' resident puzzle maker, I designed a scavenger hunt with puzzles that all solved to an animal. Yes, we solve puzzles in our free time, too!

Do you have what it takes to join the Curious Crew? Well, here's one: what animal is suggested by the following clue (it's one clue so one animal total, not six different animals)?

Ready for a little exercise? I have a couple math puzzle sprints for you today. To get ready, stretch out those brain muscles; we wouldn't want to you strain something. For both of these, set your stopwatch and see how long it takes you.

In each of the blanks, put in a standard mathematical operation (like +, -, ×, /, etc.) to make this equation true. Ready... set... go!

Benjamin Franklin once wrote "Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." He's proven the first part (RIP, Ben!), and the second part is due this Monday 4/18. Good luck!

Personal Finance Tips for Beginnersby Matt Bernstein

Whether you're trying to save for retirement or get out of debt, the essential personal finance advice provided in this course will help you meet your financial goals.

Tax-Efficient Investment Planningby Vince Covino

Make proactive decisions about your taxes! In this course, learn when to pay, when to defer, and how to set up an investment portfolio to maximize net returns.

Basics of Financing & Buying a Homeby Barbara Nevins Taylor

Between fees, paperwork, banks, and brokers, there is a lot of information to process when purchasing a home. Learn everything you need to know about a mortgage in this brief course!

Planning for Retirementby Jeremy Shipp

Retirement planning can be a daunting task. Learn useful, candid information regarding expected income, a mortgage, insurance, inheritance, and more in this course.

Financial Planning for Debt Managementby Focused Spender

If you're buried under student loans and credit card bills, don't despair! Learn steps for becoming debt free! Discover how to build savings and get advice for planning a budget you can stick to, and still enjoy life.

How to Play the Stock Marketby Wall Street Survivor

Demystify the stock market and begin making wise, calculated investments with this course on how to play the stock market.

How to Analyze Stock Market Chartsby The Mindful Share Trader

Become a more informed stock market trader with this course on how to analyze stock market charts.